Hitch Professional

U-Haul; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus of $100

Health insurance & prescription plans

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

A leading moving solution provider is looking for a Hitch Service Technician in Hamden, CT. This position requires excellent customer service skills and technical expertise in installing towing packages. You will work directly with customers, providing support and maintaining a safe work environment. Eligible employees get benefits like health insurance, paid holidays, and bonuses. Additionally, certifications for propane filling and forklift operation will be provided upon employment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record.
• Willingness to work in a customer service setting.
• Basic wiring and hand/power tool experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand and explain U-Haul’s variety of towing packages.
• Recommend and install the right tow package on customer vehicles.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to U-Haul customers.
• Assist customers with products and services at the U-Haul center.
• Participate in ongoing education through U-Haul University.

Skills

Customer service

Basic wiring

Hand/power tool experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wiring tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you interested in learning valuable technical skills? U-Haul is seeking a hard-working, knowledgeable person for the position of Hitch Service Technician. Hitch Service Technicians work in U-Haul Moving and Storage Center lots to provide outstanding service to customers using their advanced technical expertise.

Our motto is "Hire Fast, Pay Fast". You can start today and get paid today! Schedule two hands-on working interviews and get paid for each. We also offer a $100 hiring bonus! In addition, we offer a $300 cash bonus, paid upon completion of U-Haul Equipment Inspection and Verification through our 1-2-3 Punch Certification Program at retail stores.

U-Haul Offers Hitch Service Technicians

• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Mindset App Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Health insurance & Prescription plans, if eligible
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, if eligible
• Life insurance
• MetLaw Legal program
• MetLife auto and home insurance
• Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 24-hour physician available for kids
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Business travel insurance
• You Matter Program (EAP) Employee Assistance Program
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Critical Illness/Group Accident Insurance
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

Hitch Service Technician Primary Responsibilities

• Understand and explain U-Haul’s variety of towing packages
• Recommend and install the right tow package on customer vehicles
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to U-Haul customers.
• Other duties as assigned
• Participate in ongoing continuous U-Haul education through U-Haul University.

Customer Service Responsibilities

• Assist customers inside and outside a U-Haul center with U-Haul products and services.
• Use smartphone-based U-Scan technology to manage rentals and inventory.
• Move and hook up U-Haul trucks and trailers.
• Clean and inspect equipment on the lot including checking fluid levels.
• Answer questions and educate customers regarding products and services.
• Prepare rental invoices and accept equipment returned from rental.
• Install hitches and trailer wiring.
• Fill propane (certification offered through U-Haul upon employment)
• Drive a forklift (certification offered through U-Haul upon employment)
• Other duties as assigned
• Participate in ongoing continuous U-Haul education through U-Haul University.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record
• Basic wiring and hand/power tool experience
• Willingness to work in a customer service setting
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Environment

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or irritating chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods both indoors and outdoors of remaining stationery, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted.